Workers Comp 101. Geri Diaz, Esq. Camacho CalvoLaw Group
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1 Workers Comp 101 Geri Diaz, Esq. Camacho CalvoLaw Group
2 AGENDA Workers compensation overview Classification of claims Roles and responsibilities WC benefits Return to work issues Settlement Fraud issues
3 What is Workers Compensation? Insurance plan provided by the employer which pays all medical costs if an employee is injured on the job It also provides for the payment of monetary (indemnity) benefits as a result of the injury -Temporary Disability -Permanent Disability
4 Advantages of Workers Compensation Insurance: Provides immediate medical treatment for work-related injuries Provides income to the injured worker while he/she is recovering Reduces costly litigation and provides a speedy, simple and inexpensive procedure for an injured worker to obtain benefits, regardless of who is at fault Encourages employer workplace safety Insurance carrier is responsible for medical treatment and indemnity benefits
5 BIG PICTURE Injury File notice of injury forms Medical treatment Temporary disability paid if off work P&S or MMI status reached Settlement
6 Workers Compensation Provides WC coverage Reports injuries Attempts to accommodate work restrictions provided by the physician EMPLOYER EMPLOYEE Receives medical treatment Receives indemnity benefits Returns to work when able to do so Medical providers Pharmacy OTHER PARTIES INSURANCE COMPANY Administers the claim Issues indemnity benefits Provides authorization for medical treatment
7 What is work related injury? An injury that arises out of and in the course of employment Examples: A broken arm from falling off a ladder A lower back strain from lifting a box Hearing loss due to ongoing exposure to excessive noise levels Carpal tunnel injury caused by repetitive keyboarding
8 Not related work injury Injuries caused by intoxication or drugs (medical evidence by physician) Ordinary commute to or from work Injuries arising from the willful intent of the employee to injure or kill himself
9 Types of Injuries SPECIFIC injuries Occurs at a specific moment CUMULATIVE TRAUMA injuries No clear or defined accidental occurrence Gradual onset of symptoms Injury sustained over time due to repetitive activity
10 Reporting An Injury 1. Employer completes the medical authorization form 2. Employer completes the report of injury form 3. Injured worker completes the notice of injury form Note: When an injury occurs, notify your workers compensation insurance carrier immediately. Provide a copy of these documents to your workers compensation insurance carrier and the Workers Compensation Commission (WCC).
11 Reporting An Injury 1. Employer must prepare a medical authorization form which authorizes a physician to examine and/or treat the injured worker. (GWC-101 a/b) a. Complete the form in its entirety to ensure that the billing invoices are correctly routed to the insurance company. b. Advise the injured worker that he/she should NOT use his/her own personal health insurance to obtain treatment. c. Employer issues the initial (first) authorization. d. Insurance carrier is responsible for all other subsequent authorizations for medical treatment.
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14 Reporting An Injury 2. Employer must complete a report of the occupational injury. (GWC 202) a. Date of injury b. Date of employer s knowledge c. Date when injured worker first lost time from work d. Date the employer stopped paying salary benefits e. Injured worker s wages File this form with the WCC within 10 days of the date of the accident or when you first become aware of the injury. The day the employer obtained knowledge of the accident/injury is day 1. Failure to file this report in a timely manner may subject your company to penalties amounting to $500 for each failure or refusal to do so. If the injured worker refuses medical treatment, put employee refuses medical treatment at this time in item #14.
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17 Reporting An Injury 3. Injured worker must complete the Notice of Injury form. (GWC-201) a. Injured worker describes how he/she sustained the injury. c. Injured worker lists the body parts affected. d. Notice must be provided within 30 days of the injury to the employer and the Workers Compensation Commissioner (WCC)
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19 Workers Compensation Benefits: Medical treatment Temporary Disability Permanent Disability Death Benefits
20 Benefits: Medical Treatment Injured worker receives treatment that is reasonable and necessary to cure or relieve from the effects of the industrial injury Medical treatment is provided until the injured worker is medically discharged from care or possibly for life if medically indicated Injured worker is covered for 100% of the costs Employer provides authorization for the initial treatment WC claims adjuster provides authorization for any subsequent requests for medical treatment
21 Benefits: Temporary Disability Paid to compensate the injured worker for his lost wages while he/she is receiving medical treatment Physician indicates that injured worker is unable to return to work Physician indicates that injured worker can return to work with restrictions but the employer is unable to accommodate those restrictions Temporary disability can be paid for up to 5 years Minimum weekly rate is $150 Maximum weekly rate is $250
22 Benefits: Temporary Disability First 3 days are not compensable BUT if the physician certifies the injured worker to be off from work for 2 weeks or more because of the work injury, then temporary disability will be paid from day 1.
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24 Benefits: Permanent Disability Any lasting disability from a work injury that affects the injured worker s ability to earn a living Determined at the time the injured worker has reached P&S status or MMI Once the physician issues the final report discussing the level of impairment, it is sent to the WCC. The WCC then calculates the amount of permanent disability payments due as a result of the injury. Amount of compensation for permanent disability is based on the following: (1) the physician s medical report regarding the level of impairment (2) the whole life factor (3) the injured worker s average weekly wage
25 Maximum Indemnity Benefits Total amount of temporary disability and permanent disability benefits shall NOT exceed $100,000 This amount does not include the cost of medical treatment
26 When is TD vs PD paid? Temporary Disability (if off work) P&S / MMI reached Permanent Disability (if any)
27 Classification of WC injuries Incident or report only No medical care needed First aid Requires one time first aid treatment and one follow up visit for observation No lost time beyond the date of the injury Medical only Medical treatment needed No lost time from work Indemnity Lost time from work Entitled to lost wages and medical treatment Injury may result in permanent disability
28 Benefits: Death Benefits Payment to injured worker s spouse, children or other dependents if the injured worker dies from a work injury Amount of benefits depends on the number of dependents at the time of the work injury Burial expenses up to $3,600
29 Settlement Resolution of the claim Approved by the WCC
30 Contact with the injured worker Keep up injured worker s morale Encourage injured worker to obtain treatment Demonstrate that the injured worker is expected back at work Alert claims adjuster to any problems if the injured worker has returned to work Show concern for the injured worker s well-being
31 Return to Work Full Duty Modified work or alternative work -Injured worker is not able to perform his/her regular job duties -Temporary work restrictions are provided by the physician -Employer must verify if they can accommodate those restrictions Advantages: -Employee stays in a work routine -Eliminates the disability syndrome -Reduces payment of temporary disability benefits
32 Return to Work Developing a return to work plan should be interactive between the employer, the employee and the treating physician Important to maintain clear and concise documentation If an injured worker is given permanent work restrictions, the employer must verify if they can accommodate those restrictions
33 Workers Compensation Fraud Elements of fraud: Knowingly and with the intent to defraud Makes a false statement or representation For the purpose of obtaining any benefit or payment of benefits Penalty: Forfeit all benefits or payments obtained as a result of the false statement or representation AND Forfeit all or any portion of the right to compensation AND For fraud involving $10,000 or more: -Fined up to $100,000 or up to 3 years in prison or both For fraud involving less than $10,000: -Fined up to $10,000 or up to 2 years in prison or both
34 Workers Compensation Fraud Symptoms are all subjective Misses the first physician s visit or cancels or repeatedly reschedules appointments Can t describe the pain or is overly dramatic Delays in reporting the injury -Does not report Friday s injury until Monday morning -Reports an injury after missing several days of work Changes physicians frequently
35 Workers Compensation Fraud Has filed several claims in the past Exaggerates a work-related injury to obtain more benefits Adds symptoms in response to efforts to return him/her to work High risk activities as a hobby Inconsistent facts between the employee and witnesses to the incident Was recently demoted, reprimanded, passed over for a promotion
36 Workers Compensation Claim Workflow Injury Injured worker completes the Notice of Injury form Employer completes the Report of Injury form Employer completes the Authorization for Medical Examination and Treatment form Medical Treatment & Temporary Disability Physician prepares an initial report regarding medical status and outlines any future medical treatment needed Any requests for additional medical treatment will be handled by the claims adjuster If the physician indicates that the injured worker is unable to return to work or if the employer is unable to accommodate any work restrictions, the injured worker receives temporary disability benefits P&S/MMI and Settlement Once the injured worker reaches P&S/MMI status, the physician will determine if there is any permanent disability WCC calculates the amount of permanent disability due, if any Claims adjuster contacts the injured worker to settle the claim
37 WC / ADA / FMLA You need to administer Workers Compensation with your other policies. Be mindful of the interplay between Workers Compensation, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Family Medical Leave Act
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